sealgair
The Gaelic word for hunter is sealgair.
The term refers to a person who hunts animals.
Meaning: person who hunts animals (noun)
Did you know?
- A person who is a 'hunter' of legends or stories might be called a sealgair sgeulachdan, applying the hunting term to abstract concepts.
- The word sealgair belongs to a grammatical group where the noun changes its initial consonant when used in certain phrases, a process known as lenition.
- While sealgair is the general term, Gaelic often uses specific different nouns depending on whether the person hunts birds or mammals.
Examples in context
- Tha e na shealgair mhath.He is a good hunter.
- Tha e na sealgadair sàmhach.He is a quiet hunter.
- Tá sé ina fiadhaír den scoth.He's an excellent hunter.
- Tha an sealgair an seo.The hunter is here.
- Cha b' e sealgair a bh' ann.He was not a hunter.
Example conversation
Isla and Callum are talking about a local man.
- IslaCò an fear sin, a Callum?Who is that man, Callum?
- CallumIs e sealgair e.He is a hunter.
- IslaAn eud sealgair math e?Is he a good hunter?
- CallumTha, is e an sealgair as fheàrr a th' ann.Yes, he is the best hunter.
